What kind of home is 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is a mid-terrace house.

When did 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB last change hands?

24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB last sold for £58,500 in August 2014, around 12 years ago. Before that, it sold for £77,000 in February 2008, so prices have been falling over 6 years on record. Source: HM Land Registry.

What is the price history for 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

Across 2 sales between February 2008 and August 2014, 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB fell from £77,000 to £58,500, a change of £18,500. That works out to roughly -4.1% per year compounded over 6 years. Source: HM Land Registry.

How energy efficient is 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The current EPC rating for 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is C with a score of 72 out of 100, lodged in July 2026. It has improved from a E recorded in September 2009 (2 bands). Source: EPC Register.

How big is 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (721 sq ft). That makes it about 16% smaller than the median EPC-recorded property in WN6 7EB. Source: EPC Register.

What heating system does 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB use?

The latest EPC at 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB records mains gas as the main heating fuel. Source: EPC Register.

What is the council tax band for 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is in council tax band A. That sits at the lower end of the A-H ladder, typically reflecting smaller floor areas or lower 1991 valuations.

Which area is 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB in?

24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB sits in Wigan. It falls within the WN6 postcode district.

Is 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB in a safe area?

Police records around 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB show an average of 11 reported crimes per month over the last 12 months. Violent crime makes up roughly 39% of reports, the most common category. The overall trend is falling (41% versus the prior period). Source: Police UK.

What schools are near 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The closest primary school to 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School (466m), one of 23 primaries within walking distance. The closest secondary is The Deanery Church of England High School and Sixth Form College (591m), with 4 secondaries in the surrounding area.

What is the nearest station to 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB?

The closest bus stop to 24 Birch Street, WN6 7EB is Gidlow Lane, 135m away. The nearest bus option is Wigan Bus Station, 795m away.

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24 Birch Street, Wigan, WN6 7EB

Property type

Mid terrace

Habitable rooms

From EPC

Floor area

67 m²

721 sq ft

Energy rating

Score 72

Council tax

Band A

Tenure

Private Rental

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Overview

About 24 Birch Street

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

24 Birch Street is a mid-terrace house in Wigan (WN6 7EB). It has a recorded floor area of 67 m² (around 721 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band A. The latest certificate (July 2026) shows a C (score 72). When first surveyed in September 2009 the rating was E, the property has climbed 2 bands since. Between certificates, wall efficiency went from Poor to Good, roof efficiency went from Average to Very Good and hot-water efficiency went from Poor to Good; while window efficiency dropped from Average to Poor. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Across 2008–2014, sale prices on this property compounded at -4.1% per year. Today's modelled estimate of £114,000 sits 94.9% above the 2014 sale of £58,500. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£81/sq ft) was about 20.9% below the postcode norm. 12 years since the last transfer (August 2014).

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Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)

Jul 2026

EPC Rating

C72

Main Heating

Gas

Main Fuel

Gas

Hot Water

Good

Windows

Poor

CO2 Emissions

2.1 t/year

Occupancy

Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 23 July 2036

9 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Oct 2010from Sept 2009

Heating Controls

Prog + StatThermostat

Heating controls changed

Hot Water

Main SystemMain (No Stat)

Hot water system changed

Low Energy Lighting

0%33%

More low energy lighting installed

Jul 2026from Oct 2010

EPC improved fromE54toC72

Heating Controls

ThermostatFull

Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management

Hot Water

Main (No Stat)Main System

Hot water system upgraded

Windows

Partial DoubleFull Double

Windows upgraded, improving insulation

Wall Insulation

UninsulatedInsulated Cavity

Cavity wall insulation installed

Roof Insulation

PartialWell Insulated

Loft insulation upgraded to recommended levels

Low Energy Lighting

33%91%

More low energy lighting installed

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Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 build

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 24 Birch Street, Wigan, WN6 7EB, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

24 Birch Street has no planning applications on record.

But the area is active

23 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

24 Birch Street valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.

Current estimate

£114,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of -4.1% per year over 6 years.

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Last sold (2014)

£58,500

Growth on file: -4.1% per year over 6 years.

Sales timeline

25 August 2014Most recent
£58,500
-24.0%over 6 years
29 February 2008
£77,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in WN6 7EB: £124,000 (2025–2022).

Nearby sales in WN6 7EB

On the street

Versus other Birch Street homes

Four headline reads against 24 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On floor area, 24 Birch Street runs well behind the street norm.

Price per m²

£873

Street avg £1,042

Below

Floor Area

67 m²

Street avg 79 m²

Strongly below

Habitable Rooms

4 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Below

CO₂ Emissions

2.1 t/year

Street avg 3.5 t/year

Strongly above

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Comparables

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A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.

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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Wigan district page.

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Crime

11/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Gidlow Lane — bus stop.

Closest school

0.5 km

Wigan St Andrew's CofE Junior and Infant School. 27 schools nearby.

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Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around WN6 7EB from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

50.4dB

Low

Night-time road noise heatmap for WN6 7EB

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

40.3dB

Low

55 dB

60 dB

65 dB

70 dB

75 dB

80 dB

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FAQ

Common questions

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